Passion Week To Pentecost Prayer Response Series

GLORIOUS GOSPEL PROJECT - JOHN 17

“My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” John 15:8

0. GOSPEL PREVIEW – John 13:1

a. Clock – Prophesy: The Hour, The Plot/Project, Psalm 110

b. Chair – Priest, Back to the Father, The Throne, Seated at the right hand

i. Rest / Accomplishment / Propitiation

ii. Recognition / Adoration / Praise

iii. Resources / Access / Provisions

iv. Rule / Authority / Protections (past, present, future)

c. Church – People/Bride, Loved His own (humanity)

i. Worshipers

ii. Warriors

iii. Workmanship

iv. Witnesses

d. Cross – Propitiation, To the end

1. GOSPEL PASSIONS – John 17:1-5

a. Glory ... that the world may know...

i. To the Father

ii. To the Son

iii. To the Bride

b. Gospel – Eternal Life, Priceless, Freely Given, Relationship

i. Knowing: The Father

ii. Knowing: The Son

iii. Knowing: Two Persons of The Trinity-> One God / Unity & Equality

iv. Knowing: The Trinity-One God -> Two Persons of the Three / Diversity & Dignity

c. Governance – Christ’s Authority

d. Guideposts – Eternal Plan

2. GOSPEL PROTECTIONS – John 17:6-14

a. Placing – In, not of

i. On temporary mission

ii. In hostile territory

iii. To rescue the lost

iv. In the Father's name

b. Protecting – From evil & world's power & lies

c. Patrolling Prayer – Jesus and other warriors

d. Preserving – Unconditional promises

3. GOSPEL PRACTICES – John 17:15-19

a. Sanctified Longing for the Word – Truth, Names, Identity, God’s will (purpose)

b. Sanctified Living the Way – God’s way, methods, etc.

i. No fruit

ii. Fruit

iii. More fruit

iv. Much fruit

c. Sanctified Linking In & Loving Diverse Community

i. Trinity: Three Persons, One God – Equality, Unity, Charity

ii. Many Believers, One Church – Equality, Unity, Charity, Liberty

iii. Trinity: One God, Three Persons – Diversity, Dignity, Authority, Responsibility

iv. One Body, Many Parts - Diversity, Dignity, Authority, Responsibility

d. Lavishing

i. In confidence

ii. In glory / fruit

iii. In love

iv. In joy

4. GOSPEL PROCREATION – John 17:20-25

a. Revealing to the Lost – Clear, bold, to all, open doors, rapid

b. Receiving by the Little_Ones – Foundations

c. Reserving by the Laborers - Disciplied

d. Reproducing by the Leaders – Multiplying

5. GOSPEL PICTURES - THE BRIDE

a. House of Prayer:

i. John 17:1-5; Passions of His Worshippers

ii. The Throne: Christ’s Recognition & Praise

iii. Names: The Son, I Am, Alpha & Omega, The Word, Chosen One

b. Army:

i. John 17:6-14; Protections for His Warriors

ii. The Throne: Christ’s Rule & Protections

iii. Names: Lord of Lords, Ruler of Creation, The Almighty

c. Body:

i. John 17:15-19; Practices of His Workmanship

ii. The Throne: Christ’s Resources & Provisions

iii. Emmanuel, High Priest, Bread of Life, Mediator, Great Shepherd, Advocate

d. Family:

i. John 17:20-25; Procreation of His Witnesses

ii. The Throne: Christ’s Rest & Propitiation

iii. Names: Messiah, Savior, Redeemer, Light of the World